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Psychopathy (Subject) / Lecture 1 (Lesson)

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  • Who first the first descriptor of psychopathy? Theophrastus (371-287 BCE; vor Chr.)
  • Name 5-7 Features of primary Psychopathy Which component is described? Callous lack of empathyGrandiosityManipulativeSuperficial charm Shallow affect Lack of remorse Pathological lying --> Personality component
  • Name 5-7 Features of secondary Psychopathy Which component is described? ImpulsivityIrresponsibilityParasitic lifestyleLack of realistic longterm goal Proneness to boredom Failure to accept responsibility --> Behavioral component
  • Describe how psychopathy fits within the DSM (In 1952, 1968, from 1980) In 1952: Sociopathic Personality Disturbance (DSM-1) From 1968: Antisocial Personality (DSM-2) From 1980 till now: Antisocial Personality Disorder ( DSM-3 DSM-5)
  • Prevalence 1. Community rates 2. in males 3. in females 4. Amount of males psychopaths in prison (1) Community: 1,2 % (2) Males: 1-2% (3) Females: 0.3 -0,7 % (3) male psychopaths in prisin: 15-25 %
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